CertificateFull time - one year

Annual Fees(indicative 2018)

Programme code

Domestic

Starts

International

Credits

Course related costs

Stationery, field trips, travel costs associated with work placement in optional strand

Level

1

Domestic Applications due

30 September (late applications considered)

International Applications due

Please enquire

Location

Christchurch - Madras Street

Content

Gain confidence and skills for the workplace.

The aim of this programme is to give you skills that will assist you to be a productive citizen of Aotearoa. As well as learning how to self-manage your participation in social, cultural, family/whanau and community situations, you'll be supported to seek further skills and knowledge to improve your educational and employment pathway. This includes an optional strand if you wish to gain specific skills for the workplace.

Credit recognition

Credit recognition is available for this programme; if you have related skills, knowledge and/or experience, it may count towards part or even all of the qualification.

Selection criteria

Applications for the New Zealand Certificate in Skills for Living must be on the Ara application form and those who meet the requirements will be invited to attend a selection interview.

Interview

A basic literacy and numeracy assessment activity will be part of the interview process.

Applicants are encouraged to bring an advocate who will be given an opportunity to speak on their behalf

During this interview applicants should be able to demonstrate:

an interest in learning

mature, appropriate behaviour and respect for others and the environment

an ability to learn in a group environment

an interest in acquiring new work and improved social skills

Where successful applicants outnumber the available places in the programme, some applicants will be waitlisted. The next ranked applicant will be offered a place if notified applicants decline their acceptance. Late applicants will be interviewed if there are vacancies for placement in the programme. Successful late applicants will be offered a place in the programme if vacancies exist and after any waitlisted applicants from the previous interviews are placed.

Next steps

Please complete

an Admission and Enrolment form

the application checklist with a referee report

Application documents

Career opportunities

With this qualification, your employment opportunities may include working in aged care facilities, cafés, supermarkets, warehouses, fast food outlets or as a gardener or advocacy support.

Study pathways

This qualification can lead to the New Zealand Certificate in Foundation Skills (Level 1) or other qualifications at levels one and two. These can lead to further study in a specific area, e.g. hospitality, retail, trades.